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FZ82D vs G7
Quick take: The FZ82D has the highest resolution at 18MP; the G7 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | FZ82DLumix · 2024 | G7Lumix · 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £379 | £176Best |
| Sensor | 18.1MP 1/2.3-inch MOS | 16MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS |
| Resolution | 18.1MPBest | 16.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 4K Photo burst mode | 4K/30p, Full HD 1080p/60 |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF (DFD) with face detection | 49-area contrast AF with DFD, face and eye detection, touch AF |
| Stabilisation | Power O.I.S. (optical, in-lens) | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | 10fpsBest | 8fps (6fps with continuous AF) |
| Battery Life | 330 shots (CIPA, estimated) | ~360 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 596g (with battery and card) | 410g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | — | 124.9 × 86.2 × 77.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | OLED EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.7x (35mm equiv.) |
| Screen | Fixed touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fixed 60x zoom lens (20-1200mm equivalent) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-I) | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | USB 2.0, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack, 2.5mm remote |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
FZ82D
G7
Portrait
4.5/10
4.7/10
Street
4.6/10
5.8/10
Travel
4.5/10
5.1/10
Wedding & Events
3.5/10
3.3/10
Filmmaking
3.4/10
4.0/10
Documentary
4.3/10
3.9/10
Sports & Action
5.0/10
4.5/10
Landscape
3.4/10
4.0/10
Wildlife
5.5/10
5.1/10
Casual
5.5/10
4.2/10
Food
4.1/10
5.3/10
Macro
4.6/10
4.7/10
Architecture
3.8/10
4.4/10
Astrophotography
2.3/10
4.3/10
Vlogging & Video
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4.3/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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